Former USC coach Pete Carroll unsure what recourse Trojans should take vs. NCAA
Pete Carroll has never mixed words when it comes to his feelings about the NCAA and its treatment of USC.
Prior to his induction into the USC Hall of Fame on Saturday, Carroll once again spoke of the "bitterness" the NCAA had toward the USC program.
There is an opportunity for recourse on behalf of USC but when it comes to that, Carroll isn't exactly sure how the university should approach it.
Specifically, Carroll was asked if the university should attempt to regain some of the wins that were vacated.
"I don't know what they should ask for in that regard," Carroll answered. "The university knows what they're doing. They're on it and they'll do a great job of dealing with the issues."
Earlier this year the NCAA was forced to release emails related to the sanctions handed down on the university as part of former running backs coach Todd McNair's defamation lawsuit.
Following the release of the emails, the university issued a statement on Mar. 25th saying it would "determine what further action is appropriate."
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So far there hasn't been any action taking. A common theme has been for the university to ask for an increased amount of scholarships back after it was forced to lose 30 over a three year span.
As part of the sanctions, the university also had to disassociate itself with former running back Reggie Bush. The former USC running back had nearly 4,500 yards from scrimmage in his three seasons with the Trojans. He was the central focus of the NCAA's investigation as a result of he and his family receiving improper benefits during his time with the Trojans. Bush later forfeited his 2005 Heisman.
Carroll says he doesn't know if there will ever be a time when Bush is welcomed back at USC.
"I don't know how that's being handled right now by the school," he said. "The school's doing the right stuff and they're handling things the right way and they'll make the right decisions."
